- If you're short on time in Istanbul, the combo packs a 1-hour walking tour of the Old City, entry to the Hagia Sophia, and a cruise down the Bosphorus.
- Learn about how the Roman Empire once held chariot races in what is now the Sultanahmet Square as you walk its streets.
- You'll also see the Topkapi Palace, once the home of Ottoman sultans for centuries, and now a museum housing their greatest treasures.
- At the Hagia Sophia, your audio guide will tell you about its history as a church and a museum as you spot the Seraphim murals and Islamic calligraphy on its dome.
- Dive deeper into Istanbul's history with a multilingual audio guide on a Bosphorus cruise, spotting Ottoman structures like the Rumeli Fortress.
Inclusions
- 1-hour walking tour of Istanbul Old City
- English-speaking guide
- Entry to Hagia Sophia
- Audio guide for Hagia Sophia in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German
- 90-minute Bosphorus Cruise
- Audio guide for cruise in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and Chinese
Exclusions
- Guided tour inside Hagia Sophia
Walking tour
Sultanahmet Square | Hippodrome | Blue Mosque | Topkapi Palace | Hagia Sophia | Grand Bazaar
Bosphorus cruise
Galata Tower | Dolmabahce Palace | Ciragan Palace| Ortakoy Mosque | Bosphorus Bridge | Beylerbeyi Palace | Uskudar | Maiden Tower | Topkapi Palace | Hagia Sophia | Seaside Villas
- Tip: When visiting the Grand Bazaar, look out for authentic Turkish spices like sumac and mahlep, and handmade souvenirs to take home.
- Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for mobility issues.
- This tour focuses on the exteriors of landmarks and the stories behind them. Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque are not included.
- You can choose to take the Bosphorus cruise on the same day or the next day. In addition to midday and afternoon departures, enjoy a special evening cruise at 6 PM, available from April to October.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.